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September 16, 2021

Afghan evacuee arriving in DC was convicted felon deported from US in 2017: report

An Afghanistan evacuee who recently arrived in the U.S. has been found to be a convicted felon who was deported from the U.S. four years ago, according to a report.

September 16, 2021

LSU unenrolling students for failing to comply with vaccine rules

Louisiana State University (LSU) has started the process of unenrolling students who failed to comply with COVID-19 entry procedures. 

September 13, 2021

Capitol Police bracing for 'Justice for J6' rally in support of Jan. 6 alleged rioters

The U.S. Capitol Police are preparing in advance of a rally slated to be held Saturday by Trump supporters in support of those arrested in connection with the deadly Jan. 6 storming of the Capitol after law enforcement leaders were caught off-guard at the time.

September 13, 2021

Flight 93 memorial in Shanksville, Pennsylvania, honors those killed in 9/11 crash

Nearly 20 years ago Flight 93 crashed in Shanksville, Pennsylvania. The plane was hijacked by terrorists and their final destination was believed to be the U.S Capitol.

September 13, 2021

Capitol police arrest man with knives in truck painted with swastika near DNC headquarters in Washington

The U.S. Capitol Police on Monday arrested a man from California found with multiple knives inside his truck parked outside the Democratic National Committee (DNC) headquarters in Washington, D.C.

September 12, 2021

DC police release body camera video of officer fatally shooting man seen wielding long gun on balcony

Police in Washington, D.C. recently released body camera footage showing the fatal officer-involved shooting of a man who drew concern from neighbors after allegedly wielding a long gun on his balcony.

September 11, 2021

DC police: 2 briefly detained near National Mall after 'suspicious vehicle' spotted

Police in Washington, D.C. have detained an individual reportedly in a suspicious vehicle near the Tidal Basin on the National Mall.

September 11, 2021

The day after 9/11: Ari Fleischer recalls heartbreaking message Walter Reed physician had for President Bush

Sept. 11, 2001, will be forever etched in the hearts and minds of Americans, but for former White House press secretary Ari Fleischer, the day after terror and tragedy struck will also remain a most vivid memory.

September 11, 2021

20 years since 9/11, Tunnel to Towers CEO Frank Siller completes 537-mile 'Never Forget Walk'

Frank Siller, the philanthropic brother of a fallen 9/11 first responder, finished his 537-mile journey on Saturday from Washington D.C. to New York City in honor of the thousands who lost their lives in the attacks 20 years ago. 

September 11, 2021

Obama 9/11 statement: America’s best citizens step forward during nation’s worst moments

Former President Barack Obama has issued a statement marking 20 years since nearly 3,000 people were killed on Sept. 11, 2001, in acts of terrorism in New York City; Arlington, Virginia; and Shanksville, Pennsylvania.